Endurance

Immerse yourself in Endurance, an awe-inspiring, gripping memoir by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This poignant narrative takes you on a journey beyond the Earth's confines, exploring both the outer reaches of space and the depths of human perseverance. Kelly shares the exhilaration and challenges of living in space, revealing the raw reality of extended space travel with unparalleled insight and authenticity.

Scott Kelly, a veteran of four space flights, holds the American record for the most consecutive days spent in space. His story offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of an astronaut, from the breathtaking views of our planet to the extreme isolation and constant physical and psychological demands. Kelly’s vivid storytelling brings to life the existential and mundane aspects of long-term spaceflight, the joy it brings, and the toll it takes.

In Endurance, Kelly details the profound effects of microgravity on the body, the psychological impacts of enduring solitude away from his loved ones, and the pressures of cohabiting in close quarters with fellow astronauts. The memoir highlights the ever-present threats, such as the catastrophic risks of colliding with space debris and the haunting fear of being far away when tragedy strikes home. Through his compassionate and humorous narrative, Scott Kelly offers a deeply personal account that goes beyond technicalities to capture the essence of human spirit in the face of adversity.

Praised as one of the most compelling accounts of space exploration ever written, Endurance is more than just a memoir. It is a testament to the unyielding innovation, strength of will, and the endless curiosity that drive us to explore the cosmos. Kelly’s remarkable journey compels readers to view their own lives from a new perspective and dare to reach for the stars.

As featured on BBC Breakfast, Radio 5Live, and Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2

What readers are saying...

'Takes you up into space and lets you be a part of astronaut life'

'Tough to put down! Tells a side you don't often hear or read about for that matter'

'Mind blowing . . . up there with Ernest Shackleton for me'

'My husband said it is the next best thing to going into space yourself'

'Six stars!'